New York’s hyperscale data center moratorium marks a turning point as communities worldwide demand stronger protections around power, water, utility costs, and land use.

Following our hometown Front Royal's vote to prohibit data centers, the Planning Commission now faces a critical challenge: defining the difference between a data center and a technology business. At Platocom, we believe data centers are digital infrastructure—not technology businesses—and that distinction matters for sound zoning policy.

AI platforms don’t fail in demos, they fail in production. Choosing the right platform is not just about features, it is about whether your infrastructure can support it at scale. This guide explains how to evaluate AI platforms in real terms, and why infrastructure is the deciding factor for success.